ArkMalibu Weekly Update: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19

Below are our weekly summary thoughts on the M&A market, the economic outlook, selected opportunities and reasons to be optimistic.

We will update you every Friday as the situation continues to unfold.

M&A Market Outlook

The U.S. & Canadian M&A market continues to grapple with tumultuous market conditions and timing uncertainty. Over the past 7 days, we have seen 153 deals close. We will continue keeping close watch on weekly deal volume as we look for the inflection point that signals a return to normalcy in the capital markets.

Abbott Labs has developed a rapid coronavirus test able to deliver positive results in as little as five minutes

Vaccine Development

More than 50 companies are working to provide a vaccine and are competing to be backed by the US Government

Economic and Social Impact

Time after the Great Depression was more progressive than any other time in history in terms of innovation

We expect to see a surge in willingness to solve and overcome problems as we come out of the other side of this

“This could be a victory and recovery story of a resilient and determined people, of a healthcare system that responded in record time, and a force for good in socially changing and forming new relationships across the globe that we have never seen before. Adversity wins respect; it is always gained on ground where difficulty and challenge reside.”

– Lieutenant General (Ret.) R.L. “Van” VanAntwerp

Retired 3-star general who led US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) $12 billion Hurricane Katrina rebuild program.

ArkMalibu is happy to answer any questions you may have and to offer guidance during this challenging time. Please visit our website (https://www.arkmalibu.com) for more information.

Until our next update, we send best wishes to you and yours for safety and health.